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Asking about another person's sincerity. Got hex 29.2.4 > 45

Sonbat

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Hello beautiful people!

I recently asked the iching a question about another person's feelings/intentions/motives... But not surr how to interpret the hexagrams when asking about another one. The question was: "Is X being honest when he says he loves me?".
According to hex 29, this means repeated danger. Is it dangerous to believe what he says?
And then hexagram 45 gathering together. Like usual, im confused. But mainly because im not sure if the answer applies to me or to him...
Any comments on this will be appreciated :)
 

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You asked about him.
The advice was to you about him.

Line 2 says: The canyon holds risks
 

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Part of 45's oracle says, "Using great sacrificial animals" - sacrifices that are important, not just tokens. That's the context, and the primary hexagram as you say can mean danger, or uncertainty, being in the dark.

Then line 2 is about the chasm containing risks, as Moss Elk said. Hilary's translation is "The chasm has sheer sides, Seek small gains." So - risk, hard to find a foothold, take small steps.

Line 4 from Hilary's book:
'A cup of wine, a pair of dishes,
Using earthenware.
Let in with ropes from the window.
In the end, no mistake.'

Trying to imagine someone doing that - it actually seems like quite a sincere effort is being made, but rather secretively. Why do you think Yi would use that kind of imagery, where provisions (figuratively) have to be lowered through a window with ropes, possibly without either party even seeing the other?

Am guessing that the reading's saying he's sincere, but maybe also uncertain, cautious, not sure how to proceed. It's interesting that the lines talk about small gestures, but the relating hexagram is about big gestures. I don't know a thing about your relationship, so it's only a guess of course.
 

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How could I forget this part - here's what 29's oracle says:

'Repeating chasms.
There is truth and confidence.
A connected heart creates success.
Movement brings honour.'

The way to navigate the repeating chasms is through a "connected heart," and "movement" which brings "honour." Then the lines describe some things about the movements.
 

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How could I forget this part - here's what 29's oracle says:

'Repeating chasms.
There is truth and confidence.
A connected heart creates success.
Movement brings honour.'

The way to navigate the repeating chasms is through a "connected heart," and "movement" which brings "honour." Then the lines describe some things about the movements.

Thanks Liselle! Then as I see it is that I have to be careful with the guy and plan things carefully without him knowing, and not throwing myself into the relationship or taking a leap of faith. That is actually what I am doing, after a few problems we had where trust was broken.
Maybe I could ask some follow-up questions. Thinking about it.
 

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